by Hilary McKay (Author)
Simon has been dreading going back to school after the summer holidays. Not even his birthday can cheer him up. Ever since his parents disappeared when he was six weeks old he has been making birthday wishes. Now, with a new teacher taking over class 4b perhaps school will be a bit more fun. And perhaps one of his wishes might even come true...
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 176
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 16 Oct 2003
ISBN 10: 0340877499
ISBN 13: 9780340877494
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: Hilary McKay won the Guardian Children's Award for her first novel, The Exiles . The Exiles at Home won the Smarties Prize and Saffy's Angel won the Whitbread Prize.